What is Watkin Laws fee for handling my personal injury or wrongful death claim?
Our firm accepts personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only collect a fee when money is recovered on your behalf. Here is an example based on a claim for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Let’s assume we take the case on a one-third contingency fee. That means our fee is 33 & 1/3 % of the total amount recovered, plus any costs incurred or advanced on your behalf. Let’s say we expend $4,000 in out-of-pocket expenses for experts, deposition transcripts, reports, medical records, filing fees, etc. If we ultimately recover $90,000 in total damages for your claim, our attorneys’ fee would be $30,000 (one-third of $90k), plus the $4,000 in costs. Assuming there are no medical liens or similar obligations owed by you, you receive a check from us for $56,000 (i.e., $90,000 – $30,000 – $4,000 = $56,000.) Keep in mind, costs are separate from attorney’s fees, and you will remain responsible for paying these costs, regardless of
